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USAF Director of Defense Intelligence Agency, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse (right), attending the INSA event on November 14, 2024. (@INSAlliance/X)

Intelligence Analysts Reflect on Ukraine’s Unexpected Resilience Against Russia

US intel underestimated Ukraine’s “will to fight”—a key factor in their surprising resili...

Ukraine Nov 16

Screengrab of a Ukrainian drone striking a Russian warship in Caspian Sea, November 6, 2024. (@Osinttechnical/X)

Ukraine Hits Russian Warships in Caspian Sea For The First Time

Ukraine’s first-ever strike on Russian warships in the Caspian Sea proves nowhere is safe�...

Ukraine Nov 07

A DHL aircraft on the ground at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany. Image Credit: AeroInside

Russians Accused of Planning to Plant Bombs on US-Bound Planes

For those of you who feel we may not yet be at the brink of World War III, check out this breakin...

World Nov 05

The Soviet-era Su-25 Frogfoot, a battle-tested "flying tank," continues to serve as Russia's trusted ground-attack workhorse, proving its resilience in conflicts from Afghanistan to Ukraine.

Russia’s Su-25 ‘Flying Tank’ vs. US A-10 ‘Warthog’

The Su-25 might lack the A-10’s iconic status and titanium resilience, but it’s still...

Aviation Oct 22

Ukraine's relentless assault leaves another Russian warship engulfed in flames, a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for control in the Black Sea.

Ukraine Effectively Removes Russian Navy From Crimean Coast

Ukraine’s relentless and innovative use of anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface drones h...

News Oct 18

North Korean soldiers marching. (Wikimedia Commons)

North Korean Soldiers Desert Russian Frontline

Eighteen North Korean soldiers just reportedly deserted the Russian frontline. Is Russia’s ...

World Oct 17

Russian troops at the Moscow Victory Day parade, 2015. (Wikimedia Commons)

Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

German intel warns Russia could target NATO by 2030, with rising espionage and sabotage across Eu...

Europe Oct 16

Patriot air defense systems (Wikimedia Commons)

SITREP: Russia Damages Patriots, But Ukraine Maintains Defenses

Ukraine’s Patriot missile systems are still standing strong despite Russia’s relentless strik...

Ukraine Oct 12

Kazan (K-561), a Yasen-class nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine of the Russian Navy, 2021. (Wikimedia Commons)

Russia’s Yasen-M Submarines Will Fire the Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Russia’s Yasen-M subs will launch hypersonic Zircon missiles by 2025, raising the stakes in...

Russia Oct 11

Wagner/Russian Troops Claims to Control Bakhmut Via NYT

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

Already bogged down in a perpetual ten-year war that has not yet captured a fully occupied oblast...

Editorial Oct 07

Ukrainian soldier launches a drone (Image grab via @ZelenskyyUa/X)

SOFREP Breaks Down the Ukrainian Targeting of a Russian Arms Factory

Ukrainian drones’ daring strikes on Russian military assets raise questions about the resil...

Ukraine Oct 05

With nuclear tensions escalating, alliances between Iran and Russia spark a global standoff, while Israel prepares for an inevitable clash in a volatile Middle East.

BREAKING: Russia Poised to Arm Iran with Nuclear Weapons—A New Threat to Israel and the West

If Putin truly hands nuclear weapons to Iran, the Middle East would become a powder keg with Isra...

Expert Analysis Oct 03

A Soldier carries an unmanned aerial vehicle. (Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation/MWI)

Russia and China Team Up to Manufacture Lethal Drones

Russia’s making lethal drones in China to boost its war effort in Ukraine, raising serious glob...

Russia Sep 28

A Russian flag flies near bombed out buildings in Mariupol, Ukraine in April of 2022. Photo by Alexander Nemenov/AFP

Putin’s Brutal War Tactics: Why Russia Thinks Human Rights Don’t Matter

Russia’s brutal actions in Ukraine, far from being an aberration, are deeply rooted in its desp...

Expert Analysis Sep 26

The legendary Su-27 Flanker, a symbol of Russian air superiority, continues to dominate the skies with its powerful thrust and sleek, combat-ready design.

Forgotten Russian Jet From the 80s Outclasses Modern Stealth Fighters

The Su-27’s influence on modern Russian fighter jets, from the Su-30 to the Su-35, is unden...

Aviation Sep 26

A Green Beret Shares the Story of the Only Spetsnaz, US Special Forces Joint Operation

Special Forces history holds numerous obscure tales, like the unique joint US Special Forces-Russ...

SOF Sep 23

Exploding Booby-Trapped Devices Are Not New. Here Is How the Russians Make Explosive AK-47 Magazines

Booby-Trapped AK-47 Magazines are beginning to show up in Ukraine. Here is how they are made and ...

Featured Sep 19

An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) launches from the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS). (DVIDS)

Out of Range, But Not Out of Reach: Russia’s Tactical Shift in the Ukraine War

Russia’s moved its military assets out of ATACMS range, signaling vulnerability but also fo...

Ukraine Sep 09

An M142 HIMARS launches a powerful strike, illuminating the battlefield with its explosive firepower.

Ukraine Wants to Strike Deeper into Russia

Every delay in providing Ukraine the firepower to defend itself and strike back only emboldens Ru...

News Sep 05

Russia hits civilian infrastructure in latest bombing in Kharkiv. (@ZelenskyyUa/X)

SITREP: Gains, Grabs, and Geopolitics -The Shifting Ground in Ukraine’s War

Ukraine’s bold moves, Russia’s steady advances, and the West’s crucial support ...

Ukraine Sep 04

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Intelligence Analysts Reflect on Ukraine’s Unexpected Resilience Against Russia

Ukraine Hits Russian Warships in Caspian Sea For The First Time

Russians Accused of Planning to Plant Bombs on US-Bound Planes

Russia’s Su-25 ‘Flying Tank’ vs. US A-10 ‘Warthog’

Ukraine Effectively Removes Russian Navy From Crimean Coast

North Korean Soldiers Desert Russian Frontline

Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

SITREP: Russia Damages Patriots, But Ukraine Maintains Defenses

Russia’s Yasen-M Submarines Will Fire the Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

SOFREP Breaks Down the Ukrainian Targeting of a Russian Arms Factory

BREAKING: Russia Poised to Arm Iran with Nuclear Weapons—A New Threat to Israel and the West

Russia and China Team Up to Manufacture Lethal Drones

Putin’s Brutal War Tactics: Why Russia Thinks Human Rights Don’t Matter

Forgotten Russian Jet From the 80s Outclasses Modern Stealth Fighters

A Green Beret Shares the Story of the Only Spetsnaz, US Special Forces Joint Operation

Exploding Booby-Trapped Devices Are Not New. Here Is How the Russians Make Explosive AK-47 Magazines

Out of Range, But Not Out of Reach: Russia’s Tactical Shift in the Ukraine War

Ukraine Wants to Strike Deeper into Russia

SITREP: Gains, Grabs, and Geopolitics -The Shifting Ground in Ukraine’s War

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Intelligence Analysts Reflect on Ukraine’s Unexpected Resilience Against Russia

Ukraine Hits Russian Warships in Caspian Sea For The First Time

Russians Accused of Planning to Plant Bombs on US-Bound Planes

Russia’s Su-25 ‘Flying Tank’ vs. US A-10 ‘Warthog’

Ukraine Effectively Removes Russian Navy From Crimean Coast

North Korean Soldiers Desert Russian Frontline

Could Russia Really Be Eyeing a Conflict with NATO? German Intelligence Thinks So

SITREP: Russia Damages Patriots, But Ukraine Maintains Defenses

Russia’s Yasen-M Submarines Will Fire the Zircon Hypersonic Cruise Missile

Why the Wagner Ambush in Mali Underscores Russia’s Decimated Force Projection

SOFREP Breaks Down the Ukrainian Targeting of a Russian Arms Factory

BREAKING: Russia Poised to Arm Iran with Nuclear Weapons—A New Threat to Israel and the West

Russia and China Team Up to Manufacture Lethal Drones

Putin’s Brutal War Tactics: Why Russia Thinks Human Rights Don’t Matter

Forgotten Russian Jet From the 80s Outclasses Modern Stealth Fighters

A Green Beret Shares the Story of the Only Spetsnaz, US Special Forces Joint Operation

Exploding Booby-Trapped Devices Are Not New. Here Is How the Russians Make Explosive AK-47 Magazines

Out of Range, But Not Out of Reach: Russia’s Tactical Shift in the Ukraine War

Ukraine Wants to Strike Deeper into Russia

SITREP: Gains, Grabs, and Geopolitics -The Shifting Ground in Ukraine’s War

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